Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,054, Robert Garrott, Va.

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Garrott Robert Garrett or
S 31,054
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23345 Kentucky
Robert Garrott
of Montgomery in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the com d commanded by Captain Harrison of the reg t commanded by Col. Clark in the Virginia line for 16 months and 15 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 53 Dollars 50 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Dec r 1833 and Mr Harrison Present
27 50 10 00 37 50
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 137.50 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 27.50 $165.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk
Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 11

State of Kentucky
Montgomery County ss
In this 12 th day of Sept 1832 personally appeared in open court before Silas M. Robbins the sole and presiding Judge for the County and Circuit of Montgomery. Now sitting Robt Garrett a resident of Montgomery County and State aforesaid aged seventy years. Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress passed the 1 st June 1822.
That he entered the service of the U.S. under the following named officers and served as herein stated. He states that he was born in the State of Virginia Prince William County in the year 1750 in the month of Octr. and that he entered the service of the U.S. as a volunteer in the above County in the year 1777. the month not recollected but thinks it was in the spring under capt Harrison A. May or Rodney. Rendezvoused at Dunfee's Grove thence we marched to Williamsburg thence to Hampton and there continued for 3 months I rec d a discharge for my term which was four months from the time I left home till discharged. He states that the next day he performed as a volunteer for nine months (and from same County) to go as an Expedition against the British Governor then residing in the then territory of Illinois where

Name I think was Philip Rosebrass if I have not forgot under capt? Holmes and col. G. R. Clark and I think Mr Lynn was Major. We Marched to Lead Stone there rendezvoused. from thence we continued our March or at least our route by descending the Ohio River to the falls where we remained some time in order to get men for the Virginia Militia from Holston and the adjoining country. To come up So soon as they arrived we rendezvoused again. And continued down the River within something like 40. Miles from its Mouth we here landed in the New Iberia Illinois proceeded cautiously through the forest under the direction of a guide by the name of Lindsey to a small town at which the British Governor Resided called (I think) Cocho. And the object was to capture the Governor we after much fatigue and difficulty succeeded in taking him. Shortly after taking him our our March for Virginia came on to Kentucky and there we were relieved of him by capt Montgomery who escorted him to Richmond Virginia. We remained here about a week after capt Montgomery went on proceeded back to Virginia and in the company of Prince William we were discharged having been absent on duty nine months and received a discharge for that time. He states that the next year was 3 months under Payton  the A col Churchwell which he served out in the State of

Virginia We have been during this last Marched to Williamsburg and to Richmond and here we were discharged I think left Payton  for our tour of three months We also stated that he served four short tours against the British to prevent them from landing on our shores which was a continual warfare under different officers to a time greatly exceeding one year 4 months but he declared of that length of time being in the whole 17 months for which I never rec d one cent of good money this true I rec d continual many which yielded me nothing. (He states he is old and infirm and scarcely able to get about) We also stated he has lost all his discharge and of course has no documentary evidence of his services he states he now lives in Manassas County at a place called By and has for a number of years he has no record of his age but remembers from what his parents told him in early life He hereby relinquishes all and every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency any state record to and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid.  Robert his Garrett mark  Note James Howard, M.C.

4 We the undersigned the undersigned a number of the residents in Orange =my county and Aguilera Young, residing in the  county hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert Garrott who has known to and has subscribed to the above declaration that we believe him to be 82 years of age that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Revolutionary veteran and that we concur in that opinion. Quarters and subscribed the day of Aguilera Young
the record showing that opinion. Edward h and subscribed the day & Year of our Lord 1832 Deete James Howard C.M.O.C. John Bear serv. State of Kentucky Montgomery County ss And the said Court do hereby find find opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolution and served as he states and the court find this certificate that it appears to them that the  the  the who has signed the preceding certificate is a the resident in Montgomery County and State of Ky and who has signed the same is resident in a credible person that this statement is entitled to credit given under my hand & seal as 1832 Silas M Robbins Clerk
I James Howards clerk of the court of Montgomery Circuit, Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of the Garrett for a pension. — In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 21 st day of September 1832. James Howards clk

This 1832 day of Septm. personally appeared in open court before me Jas. M. Robbins the able Judge for the County & District of Montgomery. John O'Neal residing in Montgomery County and State of Kentucky. and made oath that he is well acquainted with Robert Gamble who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration that he became acquainted with him in Virginia since William County in a very early time. during and before the war began - and have a personal knowledge of some of his revolutionary services he first recited of an expedition to Illinois as he has stated and also at Williamsburg in a B. Mo. L. C. He states that in both of these expeditions he was along himself. He states that he has been well acquainted with said Gamble for something like 65 years and have no doubt he has served as he states. as I know him to be a man of undoubted veracity and also that he was always a willing and dutiful soldier during the war sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and year of record in open court John O'Neal James M. Robbins, Judge

Which said Statement being sworn to as afore- said I James Howard Clerk of said circuit court further certify that it is the opinion of said court, that the said John O'Keay Jr is a man of veracity and entitled to credit. James Howard Clerk
State of Ky Mansfield county
On this 6 th day of April May 1833. The affiant was produced in open court for the purpose of obtaining their certificate as to the matter of the within witness. And the court Jurors of the court for the county of Fr. Maa-tilling, certify that the within named John O'Keay is a man of veracity and entitled to credit upon oath.
J. G. G. G.
J. G. G. G.
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Rob. Garrott Kentucky
June 2! 7071 p 16 p.m. $55.-
Mr. Marion Poet.
Longneck Mr. Sterling R

BRIEF in the case of  Rob. Gannett  of  in the State of  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 82 4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     Vol In 1777 — 3 — private Capt Harrison, Major   9 — " Ramsey, Capt Helms   3 — " Col Clark, Major Lynn   1 15 " Capt Werner, Col Khunduer.  
he says he captured a British Governor in the then Territory of Illinois
5. In what battles was he engaged? none
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Prince William Va
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living Witness. Straubhoang
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not properly attached, & very much interlined
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. L. Hunt Examining Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Robert Carroll a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1777 4 mos. Pvt. Farrison Major Ramsey Pa.   ✓ 9 mos. Holmes C. R. Clarke *   ✓ 3 mos. Trenton Churchill   ✓ 1 1/2 mos. guarding the stores no officers stated  
Battles engaged in, *was in Col. Clarke's Expedition to the Illinois Country Residence of soldier at enlistment, Volunteered in Prince William Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Sept. 12, 1832 His wife was alive Residence at date of application, Montgomery Co. Ky. Age at date of application, in Oct 1750 in Prince William Co. Va.
Remarks: Date of death is not stated and there is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

John O'Neal personally appeared before L. Y. Mills - a Justice of the peace for the county of Mont- -gomery State of Ky. this the 23 rd day of April 1833 and made oath that he is and has been acquainted with Robt Garrett for 65 years or upwards. And have a personal knowledge of the facts to Illinois as I was along my- and that he served as he states for the time he states and in the capacity of a private soldier. I have recollections of a three months war and Garrett served under capt. Beatty as named in his original Supplemental Declaration he served as a private soldier during these tours. as to the balance of his services I have not a personal knowledge but do not hesitate to say he served all the time he has named as I do know him to be a man of truth and of good moral character given under my hand and seal - The day & date above -
L. Y. Mills
Montgomery County, Ky.
John O'Neal whose name is subscribed to the above statement came personally before the subscriber a justice of the peace for the county and made oath that the above statement is true. He is a man of good character and undoubted sincerity.
Given under my hand this 23 rd April 1833. L. Y. Mills
State of Kentucky Montgomery County I Merijah Harrison clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that L. Y. Mills a justice of the whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of his attestation a justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid duly commissioned & qualified as such, that he is authorized to adminis- ter oaths, and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all of his official acts as such as will in courts of justice as thereout - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and seal of office this 23 rd day of August 1833. M. Harrison Clk.

Then Bear this 23 d day of April 1833 - personally appeared before me  John M c Spangh  the  to the  Justice of the  Justice of the peace for the  the County of the  the I made oath that he is & has been acquainted with Robert Garrott Heads has known to and has seen him in his original and Supplemental Declaration for something over fifty years. And can certify that said Garrott lived in the County & State he has named and at the time he has named in his original Supplemental Declaration. And can also certify that said Garrott went on the Expedition as set forth in his declarations & was gone for that length of time (about) nine months I also have a personal knowledge of the three months named in his original & Supplemental Declaration & under the officer therein named as I myself was along. I also have a knowledge of some of the other days as named in his declarations that I was with him on some of them. As to the rest of his servi- -ces I have not a personal knowledge but do not hesitate to say he lived as he states as I know him to be a man of veracity & good moral character & in witness my hand and seal this day & date above -
Will Bear
Montgomery County let. William Bear, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing statement came personally before the subscriber a justice of the peace for said County, & made oath that the foregoing statement is true - He is a man of good character and unquestionable veracity. Given under my hand this 23 d April 1833. J. M c Spangh

State of Kentucky Montgomery County 3 Oct 33
I Merijah Harrison clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid, Do hereby certify that L. M. Meilspaugh Esq; whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate, is now and was at the time of said attestation in order commissioned and qualified Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, & that he is authorized to administer oaths, and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all of his official acts as such as well in courts of Justice as thereout.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 23 rd day of August 1833.
M. Harrison clk

State of Ky. Montgomery County ss.
On this 6th day of May 1833 - personally appeared in open court before the justices of the county court in and for the county of Ky. Now sitting. Robt. Smith residing in Montgomery county Ky. aged as stated in his original declaration filed this as his supplemental declaration in open court in due form of law.
That he is advised that all his original declaration to include a clergyman's certificate the court certificate as to the credibility of the witness and also the answer to the 7th interrogatory. That the certificate of the clergyman will be here below. As also the court certificate as to the credibility of the witness. As to the 7th interrogatory he would say that he knows of Henry Darnall a clergyman of the M.E. Church South of whom he is well acquainted and lives in the same neighborhood who can testify as to my character for veracity and then belief of my Revolutionary services in the neighborhood where he used to and subscribed the day before aforesaid.
Robt. Smith Wm. Harrison Clk. M.C. Ky.
Robt. Smith
We Henry Darnall clergyman residing in Montgomery county Ky. do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robt. Smith who has sworn to and subscribed this as his supplemental declaration and also to his original declaration known to be filed and hereto attached and do hereby certify that we believe him to be as old as he states in his original declaration. And we also certify that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he used to have been a believer of the Revolution. And we can say in that opinion sworn and subscribed the day before aforesaid.
Wm. Harrison Clk. M.C. Ky.
Henry Darnall J. H. Wells

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the Matter and after hearing the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department. That the above named petitioner was a revolutionary soldier and served as he has stated in his original supplemental declaration and said court further certifies that it appears to them that the very  affidavit who has signed the proceeding certificate is a clergyman residing in Montgomery County Ky. and said Rev. Witt  Witt who has signed the same and residing in same and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
J. H. Wells Chf R. D. Gay Chf S. M. Williams Chf
State of Kentucky } Montgomery County } ss
I Meicajah Harrison clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original supplementary proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Robert Garrott for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 25 th day of August 1833 M. Harrison Clk

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Recd. C. M. BOWEN, PRES.
F. E. KELLY, VICE PRES.
A. H. SCOTT, SEC'Y-TREAS.
TELEPHONE 880
BOWEN SCOTT KELLY CO. "THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDIES" MONROE AT MADISON ST. BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
FINE CANDIES FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES CONFECTIONS NOVELTIES
Nov 1, 1921
Commissioners of Pensions, Pension Office Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: I am informed by Mrs Alice Clark 918 St. N.W. Washington D.C. that Robert Garrett aged 88 years and living in Montgomery County Kentucky , received a pension for services during the Revolutionary War on the issue of June 1, 1840. She states that I can secure this record by writing to Commissioners of Pensions, Pension Office. Please see that you send me place of residence at enlistment and after service and approximate dates of his birth and death. Let me hear from you soon as possible. Thanking you for any information you may give me.
Robert Garrett of Kentucky was my Great Great Grandfather.
Yours Truly, Mrs A. H. Scott 1002 S. Fell Ave. Normal Illinois.

31054 Ray INVALID.
Rel. to 2d Hist. to Mrs. A. H. Scott.
File No. 31054
Robert Garrett
Rev Rev War
Act: June 1 st 1862
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 189
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Robt Garrott which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? witness
XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? The Court has not,
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? [Signature]
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? X Seventh,
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.